heat sheild

[Archers]

hi guys i was wondering if anyone has some dimensions for a heat shield for a vx v6? i seen the price to buy and its so expensive. I'm a laser cutter so i was going to program one up then cut it, i thought i would ask for dimensions first but if no one has any i will just start from scratch thanks Scott

[AirStrike]

hi guys i was wondering if anyone has some dimensions for a heat shield for a vx v6? i seen the price to buy and its so expensive. I'm a laser cutter so i was going to program one up then cut it, i thought i would ask for dimensions first but if no one has any i will just start from scratch thanks Scott

A heat shield for what mate? The exhaust manifolds? A pod filter?
If for the exhaust manifolds then look at something like the FIT one's for idea's Laser Cut Heat Shield from Forced Induction Technologies - Australia's V6 Supercharged Specialists
I would just make up a template from cardboard first, then go to aluminum. It will most likely take a few goes to get it 100% but if you can make one that a) works well and b) is cost effective you may be able to make some extra pocket money

[Archers]

A heat shield for what mate? The exhaust manifolds? A pod filter?
If for the exhaust manifolds then look at something like the FIT one's for idea's Laser Cut Heat Shield from Forced Induction Technologies - Australia's V6 Supercharged Specialists
I would just make up a template from cardboard first, then go to aluminum. It will most likely take a few goes to get it 100% but if you can make one that a) works well and b) is cost effective you may be able to make some extra pocket money

for the manifold mate, was thinking of doing it abit bigger as well to put the pod to better use as it wont be sucking as much hot air. i will do it out of 316 stainless as it doesn't rust and does not hold the heat as much as 304, OR ally that price is heaps i can do it for half the price and better material

[AirStrike]

for the manifold mate, was thinking of doing it abit bigger as well to put the pod to better use as it wont be sucking as much hot air. i will do it out of 316 stainless as it doesn't rust and does not hold the heat as much as 304, OR ally that price is heaps i can do it for half the price and better material

You are paying for the research and development along with overheads and a profit margin on a retail product, what do you expect?
You may be able to make it for half the price but do you really think you will get it 100% right first time? I doubt it.

[Archers]

You are paying for the research and development along with overheads and a profit margin on a retail product, what do you expect?
You may be able to make it for half the price but do you really think you will get it 100% right first time? I doubt it.

if you walk in to my company you would pay 80 at the most for that and my companys huge with heaps of overheads as well laser cutting isnt as much as people think

[AirStrike]

if you walk in to my company you would pay 80 at the most for that and my companys huge with heaps of overheads as well laser cutting isnt as much as people think

So you would design and manufacture a heat shield for $80? I don't think so champ.

[Archers]

So you would design and manufacture a heat shield for $80? I don't think so champ.

$30 for the program 10 mins max 10 mins cutting 30-40 dollars for the part including matrial so yeah 80 max

[AirStrike]

$30 for the program 10 mins max 10 mins cutting 30-40 dollars for the part including matrial so yeah 80 max

So I can bring my car in, say make me a heat shield to suit and leave it with you 30mins and pay $80 for a heat shield? I'll be there Monday.

[BANKS]

if you walk in to my company you would pay 80 at the most for that and my companys huge with heaps of overheads as well laser cutting isnt as much as people think

You personally do laser cutting?

[Archers]

So I can bring my car in, say make me a heat shield to suit and leave it with you 30mins and pay $80 for a heat shield? I'll be there Monday.

mate I'm is SA not Melbourne there is a laser company in dandgerng how can do that

[hakhawk]

mate I'm is SA not Melbourne there is a laser company in dandgerng how can do that

might be cheaper for him to drive to sa though, what with you only charging $80 and all

[AirStrike]

mate I'm is SA not Melbourne there is a laser company in dandgerng how can do that

I know where you are mate, but for your prices it's worth the drive.

[Archers]

You personally do laser cutting?

yes i do mate

[needwork2-4fillhabbit]

Not with the price of fuel it aint, and he is right we have pretty cheap laser cutting as well.

[Archers]

I know where you are mate, but for your prices it's worth the drive.

mate ts not cheap it a normal price

[Archers]

Not with the price of fuel it aint, and he is right we have pretty cheap laser cutting as well.

whats your laser cutters name mate

[BANKS]

yes i do mate

hmm, good to know. Might be contacting you in the near future

[Bravotwozero]

rvx 219 I think you're missing Airstrike's point.

You haven't factored in development or research costs. You're assuming you can develop the part, produce a .dxf and cut it right the first time.

But having said that if you were to reverse engineer a part you already have, you probably will get it right the first time. Do you program as well? Or just run the machine? I wouldn't charge more than slab though!

And for the record, I've been in the industry for 15 years. Have substantial experience with CNC lasers/turrets/press brakes.

[Archers]

rvx 219 I think you're missing Airstrike's point.

You haven't factored in development or research costs. You're assuming you can develop the part, produce a .dxf and cut it right the first time.

But having said that if you were to reverse engineer a part you already have, you probably will get it right the first time. Do you program as well? Or just run the machine? I wouldn't charge more than slab though!

And for the record, I've been in the industry for 15 years. Have substantial experience with CNC lasers/turrets/press brakes.

i now what his saying, as you said you have been in the industry so you know how precise the laser is, i part program and run the production floor on a/s thats normal price but if i done work for someone i would do mates rates

[RVN 355]

If rvx 219 can develop,produced and prove his heat shield works it will be good for the commodore guys and maybe even make something special.


So lets all just wait and see what comes about im sure like the rest of his car it will be interested yet maybe not too everyones taste but effort should be given to even try things like this with his skills in cnc machine operating,laser cutting etc that can be put to practice.

Im pretty sure id buy one of these if i had a v6 and required one,even without seeing it because i know what scott is capable of. He is someone who would never rip anyone off or charge the earth,he doe's things to help people out because they share the same interests the commodore, so if anyone is generally interested id be sending him pm's for futher info.

[Archers]

If rvx 219 can develop,produced and prove his heat shield works it will be good for the commodore guys and maybe even make something special.


So lets all just wait and see what comes about im sure like the rest of his car it will be interested yet maybe not too everyones taste but effort should be given to even try things like this with his skills in cnc machine operating,laser cutting etc that can be put to practice.

Im pretty sure id buy one of these if i had a v6 and required one,even without seeing it because i know what scott is capable of. He is someone who would never rip anyone off or charge the earth,he doe's things to help people out because they share the same interests the commodore, so if anyone is generally interested id be sending him pm's for futher info.

thanxs brad it seemed to turn into arguments just or a price wow its to cheap its unreal! when i make one up if anyone one one same size i will be happy to help them out.

[trav_88]

sounds great champ, good luck to ya, lets us know how u go with it all and put up some pics.

[Holdens Rule]

thanxs brad it seemed to turn into arguments just or a price wow its to cheap its unreal! when i make one up if anyone one one same size i will be happy to help them out.

I'm a member of this site and the ford site (was a ford owner too) and I must say that there seems to be a lot more arguments in the holden forum than the ford forum. As much as I don't like Fords if anyone has a peek at their forum they will notice that most of the members don't have the attitude problem that some members do here. There seems to be a few guys here that think they are always right and never wrong where as in the ford site everyone seems to be interested in listening to others. I'm not have a go at anyone in particular here but it is a shame in how some guys get knocked for expressing they're own opinion.

Oh and when you get this heat shield done could you post some pics of it cause I reckon you might have a few guys interested in it.

[badaz]

rvx219 sorry to ask this but as a car novice what does a heat shield do exactly. I'm learning slowly about cars but getting better.

cheers in advance

[Rubber_Burnin_Gal]

are you guys female in male drag??? its hard to tell with all your bitchiness If you have nothing nice to say, dont open ya trap. Ya should be giving rvx 219 a pat on the back for giving it a go himself, if you dont believe he can do it for that price, thats your tuff luck, MOVE ON, or buy a FORD